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Spicy Broccoli and Orzo

Spicy Broccoli and Orzo

by Pam on June 18, 2013

I found this recipe on Skinnytaste[1] and couldn’t wait to make it. I paired it with the Roasted Pepper, Spinach, and Sharp Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast[2] and it was a delicious, flavorful, and healthy meal. My kids gobbled this up even though it was a bit spicy and they both said they loved it. I’ll be honest, I had seconds and I am fairly certain my husband had thirds. This will be on our table again soon.

Cut broccoli into small florets. Steam covered with a little water until just tender, be careful not to overcook it. Remove the cooked broccoli and set aside.

While the broccoli is steaming, cook pasta per instructions in salted water. Drain orzo in a colander. Add the oil to the pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli, crushed red pepper flakes, and broccoli. Cook, stirring constantly, for 90 seconds. Add the orzo and gently mix until well combined. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Serve immediately. Serve with shaved Parmesan. Enjoy.



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Spicy Broccoli and Orzo




Yield: 6

Prep Time: 5 min.

Cook Time: 10 min.

Total Time: 15 min.



Ingredients:

5 oz orzo pasta, cooked per instructions
2 cups of small fresh broccoli florets
3 tsp olive oil
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, more if you want it extra spicy
2 cloves garlic, minced
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

Directions:

Cut broccoli into small florets. Steam covered with a little water until just tender,be careful not to overcook it. Remove the cooked broccoli and set aside.

While the broccoli was steaming, cook pasta per instructions in salted water. Drain orzo in a colander. Add the oil to the pan over medium heat. Add the broccoli, crushed red pepper flakes, and broccoli. Cook, stirring constantly, for 90 seconds. Add the orzo and gently mix until well combined. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Serve immediately. Serve with shaved Parmesan. Enjoy.



Adapted recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking
Original recipe by Skinnytaste

References

  1. ^ Skinnytaste (www.skinnytaste.com)
  2. ^ Roasted Pepper, Spinach, and Sharp Cheddar Stuffed Chicken Breast (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
  3. ^ Print Recipe (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
  4. ^ Save to ZipList Recipe Box (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)

Creamy Caesar Dressing

Creamy Caesar Dressing

by Pam on March 4, 2013

I found this recipe on Skinnytaste[1] and couldn’t wait to make it. I never make Caesar salads because they are so unhealthy but this recipe gives you all the Caesar salad flavor but without any of the guilt. I adapted the recipe a bit by adding some Worcestershire sauce, black pepper,  and extra garlic. This creamy dressing has a ton of flavor and it was super simple to make. I loved how tangy and garlicky it was. This will be a regular on my table from now on.

Combine the cheese, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, freshly cracked black pepper, to taste, and anchovies in a small bowl. Mix with an immersion blender until well combined. Add the oil and Greek yogurt and mix with the immersion blender until creamy and smooth. Taste and re-season with freshly cracked pepper, if needed. Enjoy.



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Creamy Caesar Dressing




Yield: 3/4 cup

Prep Time: 5 min.

Total Time: 5 min.


1/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
Dash of Worcestershire Sauce
Freshly cracked pepper, to taste
2 anchovy fillets
1 tbsp olive oil
5 tbsp non fat plain Greek yogurt


Ingredients:


Directions:

Combine the cheese, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, freshly cracked black pepper, to taste, and anchovies in a small bowl. Mix with an immersion blender until well combined. Add the oil and Greek yogurt and mix with the immersion blender until creamy and smooth. Taste and re-season with freshly cracked pepper, if needed. Enjoy.



 

References

  1. ^ Skinnytaste (www.skinnytaste.com)
  2. ^ Print Recipe (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
  3. ^ Save to ZipList Recipe Box (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)

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Top 25 Skinny Recipes 2012

As we come to the year’s end, I can’t help but reflect on the highs and lows of 2012, and try to imagine what 2013 will bring. Today is a gift we should grasp with both hands, and remember that our faith, family, health, our home sweet homes, and the food on our table are all we really need; everything else in life is a bonus!

But looking back, there were lots of Skinnytaste highlights this year, the top of the list was a book deal with Clarkson Potter[1] – woohoo!!! I’ve been really busy testing new recipes for the cookbook, then comes the photography, book design, cover designs, lots of fun stuff ahead! I promise to keep you posted as I go through the process.

I can’t express how grateful and thankful
I am for all of your support. Your comments, emails, the photos you share with me on Instagram[2], Twitter[3] and Facebook[4] mean so much to me. Nothing would be possible without you.

Some other great Skinnytaste highlights from 2012:

Fitness Magazine Best Healthy Eating Blog Winner
Babble’s Top 100 Mom Food Blogs
Huffington Post Living 35 Diet and Nutrition Experts to Follow
The Daily Meal Top 25 Food Blogs 2012[5][6][7][8]

On a more personal note, I also started running more this year and I’m getting better at it everyday. Perhaps my goal for 2013 should be to run a 5K, we shall see!

And now, for the Top 25 Most Popular Skinny Recipes posted in 2012:

  • Skinny Baked Mozzarella Sticks[9]
  • Cajun Chicken Pasta on the Lighter Side [10]
  • Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps[11]
  • Chicken and Broccoli Noodle Casserole[12]
  • Skinny Green Monster Smoothie[13]
  • Skinny Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones[14]
  • Skinny Texas Cheese Fries[15]
  • Bangin’ Grilled Shrimp Skewers[16]
  • Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Baked Stuffed Chicken[17]
  • Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas[18]
  • Avocado Egg Salad[19]
  • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork[20]
  • Zucchini Tots[21]
  • Skinny Overnight Oats in a Jar[22]
  • Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats[23]
  • Kalyn’s Stuffed Cabbage Casserole[24]
  • Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps[25]
  • Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats[26]
  • Asian Edamame Fried Rice[27]
  • Insanely Good Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins[28]
  • Skinny No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie[29]
  • Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore[30]
  • Oven “Fried” Pickles with Skinny Herb Buttermilk Ranch Dip[31]
  • Skinny Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy[32]
  • Spicy Black Beans Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise[33]

    • And if you would like to see what recipes were popular from the previous 2 years, here are the recipes that made the Top 20:

    Top 20 Skinnytaste Recipes 2011
    Top 20 Skinnytaste Recipes 2010[34][35]

    Have a happy, safe, healthy new year!

    References

    1. ^ Clarkson Potter (crownpublishing.com)
    2. ^ Instagram (instagram.com)
    3. ^ Twitter (twitter.com)
    4. ^ Facebook (www.facebook.com)
    5. ^ Fitness Magazine Best Healthy Eating Blog Winner (www.fitnessmagazine.com)
    6. ^ Babble’s Top 100 Mom Food Blogs (www.babble.com)
    7. ^ Huffington Post Living 35 Diet and Nutrition Experts to Follow (www.huffingtonpost.com)
    8. ^ The Daily Meal Top 25 Food Blogs 2012 (www.thedailymeal.com)
    9. ^ Skinny Baked Mozzarella Sticks (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    10. ^ Cajun Chicken Pasta on the Lighter Side (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    11. ^ Crock Pot Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    12. ^ Chicken and Broccoli Noodle Casserole (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    13. ^ Skinny Green Monster Smoothie (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    14. ^ Skinny Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Scones (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    15. ^ Skinny Texas Cheese Fries (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    16. ^ Bangin’ Grilled Shrimp Skewers (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    17. ^ Cheesy Jalapeno Popper Baked Stuffed Chicken (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    18. ^ Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    19. ^ Avocado Egg Salad (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    20. ^ Slow Cooker Pulled Pork (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    21. ^ Zucchini Tots (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    22. ^ Skinny Overnight Oats in a Jar (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    23. ^ Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    24. ^ Kalyn’s Stuffed Cabbage Casserole (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    25. ^ Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    26. ^ Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    27. ^ Asian Edamame Fried Rice (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    28. ^ Insanely Good Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    29. ^ Skinny No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    30. ^ Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    31. ^ Oven “Fried” Pickles with Skinny Herb Buttermilk Ranch Dip (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    32. ^ Skinny Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    33. ^ Spicy Black Beans Burgers with Chipotle Mayonnaise (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    34. ^ Top 20 Skinnytaste Recipes 2011 (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)
    35. ^ Top 20 Skinnytaste Recipes 2010 (www.gordon-ramsay-recipe.com)

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